Legacy Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Children of post-9/11 fallen service members
- Children of post-9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher VA disability rating
Overview
Geographic Scope: United States
Eligibility:
- Children of post-9/11 fallen service members
- Children of post-9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher VA disability rating
Overview:
Needs-based scholarship to support higher education for children of post-9/11 fallen service members or post-9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher VA disability rating. This scholarship reflects The American Legion's commitment to supporting military-connected families.
What The American Legion actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $40K
- Median grant
- $40K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Shelby, NC.
Example grants
Cleveland County Alws · Shelby, NC
For general support
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Veterans
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